Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Palm growth... How long is this gonna take?, 0 by LouisianaSweetPea

LouisianaSweetPea wrote:
Hello! I am about to purchase several palm trees: A Carpoxylon macrospermum, a Roystonea regia (Cuban Royal Palm), and a Wodyetia bifurcata (foxtail).

The foxtail is five- to six-feet, in a three-gallon pot (only $16). Same for the Roystonea regia (Cuban Royal Palm). The foxtail and Cuban royal are the largest that Palms & Gardens will ship, so I'm okay with that.

But I was wondering about the Carpoxylon.

The description lists the growth rate as 'Moderate.' I am 50 years old. Am I going to be DEAD before I see any real growth into anything resembling a mature tree?

I can get a one- to two-foot Carpoxylon for $90, a three- to four-foot one for $175, and a six- to seven-foot one for $500.

Some information as to the real rate of growth would help me decide which size to purchase.

Also, does anyone have any knowledge about the pricing of the Carpos? They are supposed to be rare -- almost extinct -- and come from one island in the Pacific. I have no idea if the Carpo prices are reasonable.

If anyone has any information, I'd appreciate hearing it. Thank you! -- Jean